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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.32, 14,147.10 and 5,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.32, 14,147.10 and 5,736.76 is: 8,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.32 : 14,147.10 = 5,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.32/14,147.10 = 5,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.32x = 14,147.10 × 5,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.32x = 81,158,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,158,517.40/9,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.19

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